Ridley Scott
- Birthdate
- November 30, 1937
- Birthplace
- South Shields, County Durham, England
- Height
- 5 feet 8 inches
- Notable Projects
- Gladiator, Alien
- Professions
- Film Director, Producer
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Alien: Earth’s New Species Promise Can Finally Fulfill Something Ridley Scott Has Wanted To Do Since Prometheus
Alien: Earth is bringing in new species alongside the Xenomorphs, and that could finally realize a dream Ridley Scott started with Prometheus.
I Don't Believe Ridley Scott Is Done With The Alien Movie Franchise, No Matter What He Says
I truly don’t believe Ridley Scott is finished with the Alien movie franchise, regardless of what he says or how final he makes it sound.
Ridley Scott's Bee Gees Biopic Update Reveals Filming Start Window & New Plot Details
Ridley Scott reveals filming and plot details about his Bee Gees biopic about the 1970s musical group amid The Dog Stars' filming.
Ridley Scott's Forgotten '80s Thriller Was The Closest We'll Get To His Blade Runner Sequel
This overlooked '80s action thriller directed by Ridley Scott is the closest thing we'll ever get to his version of a Blade Runner sequel.
Ridley Scott Reflects On VFX In Modern Hollywood: “It Should Not Be A Repair Bill For A Badly Made Movie”
EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott gets candid about his fast-paced filming techniques and not using special effects as a crutch for a poorly planned film.
Ridley Scott Is Done With Alien After Revitalizing The Franchise: “I Think I’ve Done Enough”
EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott reflects his journey with the Alien franchise, his opinion of James Cameron's sequel, and talks about parting ways with Alien.
Ridley Scott's Historical Epic Becomes A Global Streaming Hit After 24-Year Wait & $462M Box Office Performance
After 24 years of waiting, Ridley Scott’s historical epic released in 2024 to $462 million in box office, and is now atop the global streaming charts.
"F--k, That's Good": Ridley Scott's Unmade Monopoly Movie & Story Pitch Recalled By Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen recalls the unique pitch that director Ridley Scott had for a movie based on the monopoly video game that never ended up happening.
"It's All About Science & Science Saving The Day": The Space & Science Facts In Ridley Scott's $630M Sci-Fi Movie Are So Accurate That An Expert Gives A Perfect Score (Aside From One Bizarre Tweak About The Rescue Ending)
The space and science facts in a key Ridley Scott movie are broken down by real astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter, who was left floored by its accuracy.
15 Best Ridley Scott Movies, Ranked
With Gladiator II as his most recent hit, it's worth revisiting the best movies of legendary director Ridley Scott to see where it stacks up.
"You Can Imagine I Wasn't Happy:" Why Ridley Scott Didn't Direct The Sequels To 2 Of His Most Successful Movies
Ridley Scott's early-career sci-fi classics Alien and Blade Runner both launched franchises — but Scott didn't direct the sequels himself.
Ridley Scott's New TV Show Is An Important Reminder About How Underappreciated The Director Has Been In One Aspect Of His 60-Year Career
Ridley Scott recently worked on an exciting new TV show as a director and producer, reminding us of an underappreciated aspect of his career.
Ridley Scott Producing New Apple TV+ Thriller Show Based On Bestselling Author's Book
Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott is now set to produce a new Apple TV+ thriller series, which is based on a novel by a bestselling author.
Ridley Scott's Historical Epic That's On Streaming Is Better Than Gladiator 2 & Deserves To Be Seen After $30M Box Office Failure
Gladiator II has gotten a lot of attention recently, but Ridley Scott directed an even better historical epic that's currently streaming on Hulu.
“So, I Told The Skinheads…”: Ridley Scott Recalls Working With “200 Skinheads” On His All-Time Great Apple Superbowl Commercial
Ridley Scott explains his decision to cast 200 skinheads in Apple’s iconic “1984” Super Bowl ad and the practical logic behind the director's choice.
"I'm Paid To Be Gross:" Ridley Scott Recalls The Studio's Surprising Reaction To His $108 Million Sci-Fi Horror Movie
The second feature film Ridley Scott ever directed ended up being one of the most influential (and grossest) science fiction movies of all time.
Ridley Scott Reveals Filming Window For Next 2 Movies As He Breaks Longtime Career Tradition
Ridley Scott reveals when he plans on filming his next two movies, and his answer suggest he’ll be breaking a longtime career tradition.
“There’s Nothing Worse Than Getting A Perfect Script”: Why Ridley Scott Prefers Making Movies With Scripts That Have Issues
Ridley Scott shares a piece of filmmaking wisdom during a directors' roundtable event, explaining why he prefers not to start with a perfect script.
"F--k This Corruption": Ridley Scott Claims That His Debut 1977 Movie Should Have Won One Of The Biggest Film Prizes Had It Not Been For $50K Bribery
Ridley Scott claims that his debut 1977 movie should have won one of the biggest film prizes had it not been for $50K bribery, cursing the corruption.
Ridley Scott Sold The Set Of 2005 Movie For $10, But When He Wanted To Rent It, The Price Ballooned To $1M
Ridley Scott sold the set of his 2005 movie for a mere $10 and discovered it now cost $1 million when he rented it for a different movie years later.